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CHOLERA.
In consequence of the appearance of Cholera in the month of July,
1866, an Order of the Privy Council, dated 21st July, 1866, was made in
pursuance of the "Diseases Prevention Act. 1855," and the duty devolved
upon the District Boards to take measures to prevent the spread of the
disease, and for alleviating it.
The order having been by mistake forwarded to the Board of Guardians,
instead of to this Board, a delay of about two days was occasioned,
but immediately on the receipt by the Board of the order, viz., on the 25th
July, arrangements were made for carrying out the provisions contained
therein.
On the 27th July an agreement was entered into with the Trustees of
Wapping for the hire of the Wapping Workhouse, to be used as a hospital
during the prevalence of the epidemic in the district.
The place was forthwith thoroughly cleansed and prepared for the reception
of patients.
An arrangement was made with the vestry of the parish of St. Georgein-the-East
for the accommodation of not more than 50 patients at one time
from that parish in the hospital.
The sum of £250 was received from the parish of St. George as their
contribution towards the expenses incurred at the hospital.
The sum of £210 was paid by the Board to the Trustees of Wapping
for the use of the workhouse.
During the epidemic the courts and alleys in the district were thoroughly
cleansed and limewashed, and the sewers throughout the district were
deodorized during the same period.
A medical staff was appointed, and a house-to-house visitation continued
as long as was necessary. Medicines were supplied gratis to all applicants.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your must obedient Servant,
CHARLES DUNCH,
Surveyor oj the Board.